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For Owners of the Special Edition (SE) Version..
As an initial promotion, a special edited version of “How to Finance a
High-Tech Start-Up” was created and widely disseminated through VC’s, within organizations, publications and books. Although it contained valuable information, it was missing several sections with additional information that
you may find very useful.
Since the SE version contained a little more thant 1/2 of the original content, you will be able to purchase the complete video for apx.
1/2 the regular price! If you happen to order during the initial promotional pricing, you will receive the video for 1/2 of the promotional price! To get the video at this special pricing you must enter the special code that came with your original video. There is a field that ask for this code during the order entry process.
Select the link above and complete the order form. Enter the Name and special code
(as explained) and your reduced prices will be reflected automatically.
Call or e-mail if you have any questions.
Following is a list of the complete original table of contents, highlighting in red, the areas missing from the SE version. You can also view a graphic .jpg file captured from the original editing timeline that shows
exactly which sections are missing.
Table of Contents (Red shows missing sections - many sections are missing just a few comments, but some sections are not include at all)
- Introduction. By Ted Finch, founder and president of Chanimal Marketing.
- Funding Stages. Learn the different stages of funding, the typical amounts and expectations during each stage.
- Business Plan. You’ll hear VC’s explain exactly what they do and do not want to see within this
document - right down to number of pages, format and content. (missing 2 minutes and a critical checklist of “don’t” items)
- Investment Criteria. What is the exact criterial that investors look for prior to signing a check. (missing 2 minutes and several comments)
- Management Team. You’ll hear consistently from investors that the management team is the most
important determinate for investing in a start-up.
- Management Criteria. See exactly what constitutes a good management team--it’s not always what you think. (missing entire section)
- Marketing. Learn why it’s important to hire the marketing folks first and validate your market prior to developing a product.
- Finding Investors. Find out how to prospect for the right investors for your company and product. (missing entire 5 minute section, over 5 participants comments)
- Screening Investors. Understand why and how you can interview and screen potential investors.
- Selecting Investors. The final selection is like a marriage--learn the telltale signs for a good, positive relationship.
- The Presentation. Once you’ve earned the appointment, learn what makes a good and a bad presentation. (missing entire section, over 5 minutes and 8 comments)
- Term Sheet. Find out what to include and what to watch out for. (missing 2 comments)
- Time Frames. How long will it take to raise angel seed capital, first round funding, 504b funding?
- Entrepreneur Mistakes. What are the typical mistakes that entrepreneurs make? And how to avoid
them. (missing entire 4 minute section, and 4 comments containing critical tips)
- Alternative Funding. Find out alternatives to funding that you may not have heard of, but could be worth a try.
- 504b Option. See what is so unique about the 504b funding option, and see if it’s available for you in
your state. (missing entire 5:48 minute section - unique information about this alternative form of financing)
- Parting Comments. VC’s, Angels and top CEO’s give you their last bit of advice to help you succeed in this process.
- Thank You. Ted Finch expresses thanks for watching the video, and gives sources for additional information.
- Credits. Special thanks to our participants.
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